Manager, Public Sector Solutions Architects

ABOUT THE ROLE As the Manager of Public Sector Solutions Architects, you will lead a team of Solutions Architects serving public sector customers, driving strategic public sector sales opportunities, and guiding technical pre-sales work from planning through monitoring. You will be responsible for strengthening team execution, improving how the team works across functions, and coaching Solutions Architects to deliver consistent technical leadership across strategic engagements. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Manager of Public Sector Solutions Architects, you will lead multiple high-impact initiatives that support strategic public sector sales opportunities. Your key responsibilities will include: - Leading high-impact initiatives that support strategic public sector sales opportunities - Managing a team of Solutions Architects through hiring, coaching, feedback, and retention - Guiding technical evaluations and validation efforts to help customers understand how GitLab meets their business and technical requirements - Collaborating with regional sales managers on account strategy and with cross-functional leaders on complex opportunities - Improving team practices and execution strategies in partnership with Solutions Architect leadership and other departments - Communicating GitLab's vision, strategy, and values to your team and applying them in day-to-day work - Tracking team execution through key performance indicators and providing clear updates to peers and leadership - Modeling strong customer engagement by acting as a Solutions Architect on selected opportunities to support customer success WHAT YOU'LL NEED To succeed in this role, you will need: - Experience leading teams with accountability for execution, coaching, and performance - Experience in technical pre-sales or a related information technology role that supports customer-facing solution design - Knowledge of modern software development or operations practices across the software delivery lifecycle - Familiarity with cloud computing technologies and the practices that support secure, scalable adoption - Ability to mentor others and give and receive constructive feedback in a clear, respectful way - Experience working with other managers and cross-functional partners to develop and carry out shared strategies - Experience supporting public sector customers and understanding the needs of regulated or mission-driven environments - Openness to bringing transferable leadership and technical experience from adjacent fields where customer outcomes, collaboration, and technical credibility are important WHY REMOTE As a remote employee, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating asynchronously with your team across regions. This role requires a strong ability to communicate effectively, lead by example, and drive results in a distributed team environment. BENEFITS GitLab offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: - Competitive salary - Flexible schedule - Health plan - Parental leave - Education stipend - Life insurance - Equipment stipend - Opportunities for career growth and professional development